Beverly of Graustark by George Barr McCutcheon
"Beverly of Graustark" by George Barr McCutcheon is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. This fictional tale weaves a narrative of adventure and romance centered around the small, fictional principality of Graustark and its people, particularly focusing on the main character, Beverly Calhoun, a charming American girl. The opening of the book introduces readers to the beautiful but troubled land of Graustark, known for its serene charm despite its
politically fraught situation. It highlights the recent history involving Princess Yetive and her American husband, Grenfall Lorry, and mentions a looming conflict with Prince Gabriel, an escaped prisoner. Consequently, Beverly, who is closely connected to the royal family through her friendship with Yetive, is eager to join them in Graustark but fears for their safety. As the story unfolds, Beverly embarks on a perilous journey to Graustark, delving into themes of bravery, loyalty, and romantic intrigue against a backdrop of potential war. The setup promises an engaging blend of drama and emotion, leading to an adventurous quest that tests the resolve of its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | McCutcheon, George Barr, 1866-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title | Beverly of Graustark |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Etext produced by Jonathan Ferro, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Impostors and imposture -- Fiction |
| Subject | Europe -- Fiction |
| Subject | Americans -- Foreign countries -- Fiction |
| Subject | Courts and courtiers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Graustark (Imaginary place) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Imaginary places -- Europe, Eastern -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6801 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 11, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 137 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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